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5 hospitalized after semitruck leaves roadway, crashes into Carbon County home

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 12 - 11:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Five people were hospitalized after a semitruck hauling crude oil crashed into a home in Carbon County Monday morning, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.

Woman lured ex-boyfriend out of house, then shot at him, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 12 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

A woman is accused of luring her ex-boyfriend out of his Salt Lake house early Sunday, and then shooting at him. Her cousin was also arrested.

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Jury begins hearing opening statements in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial

Michael R. Sisak and Larry Neumeister, Associated Press  |  Posted May 12 - 10:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

A jury has begun hearing opening statements in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York.

Trump calls for broad drug price cuts in executive order, wants at least 59% drop

Patrick Wingrove and Susan Heavey, Reuters  |  Updated May 12 - 10:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump signed a wide-reaching executive order on Monday directing drugmakers to lower the prices of their medicines to align with what other countries pay that analysts and legal experts said would be difficult to implement.

Rangers identify Colorado motorcyclist killed in crash near Canyonlands entrance

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 12 - 9:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Colorado man died after crashing his motorcycle near an entrance into Canyonlands National Park.

US and China reach deal to temporarily slash tariffs, easing slump fears

Emma Farge and Olivia Le Poidevin, Reuters  |  Updated May 12 - 9:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

The United States and China have agreed to temporarily slash reciprocal tariffs in a deal that surpassed expectations as the world's two biggest economies seek to end a damaging trade war that has stoked fears of recession and roiled financial markets.

8 tips to help you start a garden

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted May 12 - 8:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Many people are beginning to plant their gardens for the summer. Here's a look at how beginner gardeners can help their plants thrive and be more successful.

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Eat more, stress less and drop pounds with this body hack!

Health Utah  |  Posted May 12 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A little-known enzyme called AMPK could be the body's "metabolic master switch." One study showed that by boosting AMPK, you can burn fat, boost energy, and lose weight — without starving yourself.

Strong wind gusts cause damage in Tooele County

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 12 - 7:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Gusty winds blew across northern Utah Sunday, causing damage in some communities.

'Unfortunate': Time runs out for charges against ex-Iron County sheriff's lieutenant

Tracie Sullivan, St. George News  |  Posted May 12 - 6:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

A former Iron County sheriff's lieutenant accused of abusing and harassing his subordinates will not face state prosecution due to the statute of limitations expiring on the alleged offenses.

Utah trauma doc gets national honor

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted May 12 - 6:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

For 34 years Steve Allen was in charge of the post-traumatic stress disorder clinic at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He'd listen to veterans tell of combat experiences full of pain.

The globetrotting baseball journey of a Latter-day Saint baseball coach

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted May 11 - 10:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah native and longtime college/international baseball coach Brent Haring has managed his life around the world with a baseball mitt in his suitcase.

1 killed, 32 injured in collision of bus and SUV on Los Angeles area freeway

Associated Press  |  Updated May 11 - 9:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person was killed and 32 people were injured, including two critically, when a tour bus and a sport utility vehicle collided on a Los Angeles area freeway early Sunday, officials said.

Juan Diego High considering basketball independence; principal says it is 'being held hostage'

Amy Donaldson, KSL Podcasts  |  Posted May 11 - 9:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Juan Diego High's principal told parents the school is considering going independent as it tries to address issues surrounding allegations of recruiting.

Family members, police hope to identify suspect in Taylorsville burglary caught on video

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 11 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Family members and police on Sunday were hoping somebody could identify a man caught by surveillance cameras trying to kick in the door of a home and stealing several tools from sheds in a fenced-off backyard.

Idaho teen wins in Invest Nest, earns $10K for dyslexia startup

Nichole Stanford, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted May 11 - 8:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

James Tedjamulia, a high school junior from Idaho, won $10,000 for his dyslexia startup. His AI-powered ReadBuddy helps dyslexic readers by suggesting age-appropriate content.

Conservation doesn't have to be controversial — just ask this man

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted May 11 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

After 44 years on conservation efforts, Dave Livermore was honored recently amid wetlands on the eastern shores of a terminal body of salt water people are so desperately trying to save.

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Restored Utah ghost towns that should be on your summer travel bucket list

Siegfried & Jensen  |  Posted May 11 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The majority of Utah ghost towns have slipped away with little or no trace remaining. A handful are preserved and restored to give visitors a glimpse into what life was like for early Utah pioneers.

Jockey of Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty fined $62K for whipping violation

Rory Carroll, Reuters  |  Updated May 11 - 6:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Junior Alvarado, who rode Sovereignty to victory in last weekend's Kentucky Derby, has been fined $62,000 and suspended two racing days for striking the horse more times than is allowed, horse racing authorities said on Saturday.

US suspends Mexican cattle, horse and bison imports over screwworm pest

Joey Roulette and Lizbeth Diaz, Reuters  |  Updated May 11 - 5:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Sunday said she is suspending imports of live cattle, horses and bison through the southern U.S. border over the damaging pest New World screwworm.

90-year-old Provo man surprised on his favorite trail after more than 4,000 hikes

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 11 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Henry Miles of Provo received a surprise from the community on his favorite hiking trail for his 90th birthday.

Trump set to accept luxury 747 from Qatar to use as Air Force One, ABC News says

Joseph Ax, Reuters  |  Posted May 11 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration might accept a Boeing 747-8 plane as a gift from the Qatari royal family that would then be outfitted to serve as Air Force One, ABC News reported on Sunday, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.

Have You Seen This? The world's most literal dump truck

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted May 11 - 3:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rather than simply deposit its load somewhere, this truck decided to literally dump itself off the cliff.